US Bridges

NC210 over Guilfords Branch

Good

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI E. of JCT SR1400 · Structure no. 000000001410025

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC210 over Guilfords Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying NC210 over Guilfords Branch in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 104 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC210
CrossesGuilfords Branch
Location0.3 MI E. of JCT SR1400
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates34.44377, -78.0018
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC210 over Guilfords Branch built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is NC210 over Guilfords Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does NC210 over Guilfords Branch carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC210 over Guilfords Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC210 over Guilfords Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.